YOUTH ART
EXHIBIT

AWARDS
 

First Place: $100

Second Place: $75

Third Place: $50 

Honorable Mentions: In each category (2D art, 3D art) 

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
 

• Limited to 20 artists ages 15 to 17. 

• Artists may submit 1 or 2 pieces of art for the Youth Art Exhibit.

• There is a non-refundable application fee of $15.

• Sunset Vision will retain 10% of each work sold, so price your work accordingly. Artists are responsible for setting the price of each of their works. Not sure how to price? See FAQs below.

• The submitted art must be the artist's own work. All submissions must be original in concept, design, and execution. No kits, copies, collaborative works or workshop pieces will be accepted. No sawtooth brackets.

• All works must be original compositions that are ready for gallery presentation. 2D art should be dry, mounted or framed, and ready to hang with screw eyes/D-rings and wire attached. 

• All work exhibited must be for sale.

• All work must be hand-delivered to the Convention Center. See the calendar above for dates.

• ​Must not exceed 40 inches in any direction (width or height), including the frame.

• 2D artwork must not exceed 15 lbs in weight with frame.

• 3D artwork may be executed in any medium: metal, ceramic, glass, wood, paper, mixed, etc.

• Freestanding sculptures requiring special mounting or suspension will not be accepted. Personal pedestals are allowed. ​

• No works over 40 lbs will be accepted.

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NOT PERMITTED
 

• No functional work (dishes, jewelry, furniture, lighting; anything with a utilitarian purpose).

• No reproductions (prints or giclee's) or giclee's of original pieces (except for photography).

• No artworks can be created entirely or partially using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. 

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DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK
 

• In-person delivery. Artists will deliver works in person by appointment on Sunday, August 16 or Monday, August 17.  See the calendar above.

• Shipping. In unique cases, artwork may be shipped. A $20 handling fee will apply per box/crate. 

• Return shipping must be prepaid by the artist, and box/crate must be provided. ​

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DELIVERY OF ACCEPTED WORK
 

• Insurance. Artists are responsible for insuring their artwork. Sunset Vision, Sea Trail Convention Center are not liable for damage or loss of any work.

•  ​Labels. A label matching the entry form must be attached to the back of each piece.

• Duration. All  works must remain on display for the full duration of the exhibit. No early removals will be permitted. Failure to comply will result in a 2-year exclusion from future exhibitions.

• Sunset Vision reserves the right to reject any work that arrives late, is not properly displayed, or is unstable.